The International Society of Automation (www.isa.org) is a nonprofit professional association that sets the standard for those who apply engineering and technology to improve the management, safety, and cybersecurity of modern automation and control systems used across industry and critical infrastructure. Founded in 1945, ISA develops widely used global standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; hosts conferences and exhibits; and provides networking and career development programs for its 36,000 members and 350,000 customers around the world.

ISA owns Automation.com, a leading online publisher of automation-related content, and is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org), an association of non-profit organizations serving as “The Voice of Automation.” Through a wholly owned subsidiary, ISA bridges the gap between standards and their implementation with the ISA Security Compliance Institute (www.isasecure.org) and the ISA Wireless Compliance Institute (www.isa100wci.org).

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Description

Recognizes an individual who has played a critical role in the conception, design, and/or implementation of an innovative product, process and/or service in the analytical technology field.

Criteria

The product, process and/or service has had profound impact on the analytical industry, must be substantially described in at least one published patent, paper, or unclassified formal report, and displays technological originality; usefulness; and the successful implementation of the analytical principles involved.

Nomination Process

Candidates are nominated by the membership on the proper form by the designated deadline. Nominations are reviewed by a subcommittee of the Honors and Awards Committee. Society Officers are not eligible for nomination during their term of office.

Documentation requirements include:

Description of product, process, and/or service that was developed and/or implemented

Description of the significance of the achievement and ints impact

Example of results achieved

List of patent(s), paper, and/or unclassified formal report(s) where accomplishment is described

Letters of recommendation describing the benefit of the achievement

Administration and Judging

One honoree will be selected. Recommendation of the Honors and Awards Committee is submitted to the Executive Board for approval.